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jamesgriffeth_1

jamesgriffeth_1
jamesgriffeth_1 Member Posts: 3
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I have a 2 pipe steam radiator system. It is building up too much condensate and banging in the lines. does the thermostatic steam trap at the bottom of the radiators have anything to do with this problem?

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  • Fred
    Fred Member Posts: 8,542
    Very possible the trap has failed open, allowing steam into the condensate line. Is the banging actually in the line or in the radiator? If in the radiator, check and make sure the radiator has a slight pitch towards the trap. Is it just one pipe/radiator or multiple ones? When was the last time the traps were checked?
  • jamesgriffeth_1
    jamesgriffeth_1 Member Posts: 3
    the banging is in the line. When the heat is on the radiator remains cold. the other radiators are getting hot.
  • Fred
    Fred Member Posts: 8,542
    I would say the trap has failed closed. There are kits available for traps. If you can get any names and numbers off of the trap and post a picture of it on here, someone can help you with a kit Number, especially @Sailah
  • Sailah
    Sailah Member Posts: 826
    Traps usually fail open but it depends on what trap you have. Post up some pics of the trap.
    Peter Owens
    SteamIQ
  • JohnNY
    JohnNY Member Posts: 3,307
    A good heating technician with a steam-specific skill set will be able to test your traps. They are designed to last 5 years, and though many last much longer, should be tested periodically.
    Contact John "JohnNY" Cataneo, NYC Master Plumber, Lic 1784
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